Dr. Geordie Richards

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Geordie Richards is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Guelph. He received his PhD in Mathematics from the University of Toronto in 2012. Between 2012 and 2022, Dr. Richards held various academic positions including Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Mathematics and Its Applications at the University of Minnesota, Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester, and Assistant Professor at Utah State University. He also served as Teaching Stream Assistant Professor at the Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga. His current research focuses on the analysis of nonlinear partial differential equations (PDEs) arising from physics and engineering applications, particularly modeling fluid and dispersive wave-like phenomena. Richards has made significant contributions to the random data Cauchy theory of dispersive PDEs and is involved in the study of ergodic theory and stochastic PDEs. He is committed to applying his research to engineering applications, particularly in quantifying uncertainties in nonlinear dynamics and collaborating with scientists and engineers.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON

Joined the Department of Mathematics & Statistics.

Teaching Stream Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Toronto Mississauga • Mississauga, ON

Taught mathematics courses with a focus on student engagement.

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Utah State University • Logan, UT

Conducted research and taught courses in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering.

Visiting Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

Engaged in research and teaching in mathematics.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2012-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Institute for Mathematics and Its Applications, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Conducted research in applied mathematics.

Awards

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Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Teacher of the Year

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National Science Foundation Conference Grant

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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Graduate Scholarship

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).